The Delhi High Court on Wednesday (May 13, 2026) refused to entertain a petition seeking measures to prevent suicides and asked the petitioner to approach the authorities with his representation.
“We acknowledge the rise in suicide cases, but what can be done? What directions can be issued? There are so many ills in society. What can be done?” a Bench of Chief Justice D.K. Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia said.
“There is a situation prevailing in society. What can be done at the government level?” the Bench added.
The petitioner sought directions to the authorities for “institutional examination” and a “support system” to prevent suicidal tendencies.
The petitioner submitted that at present, a troubled individual has no platform to share his grievances.
